Jefferson High School vs. Monroe County Education Center
Should I attend Jefferson High School or Monroe County Education Center? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Monroe County Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 490 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Monroe County Education Center ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Type
n/a
Special
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Total Students
490 students
104 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
62% | 38%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1312 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#19 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
80-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
80-89%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
9
Grade 1 Students
-
11
Grade 2 Students
-
7
Grade 3 Students
-
9
Grade 4 Students
-
6
Grade 5 Students
-
6
Grade 6 Students
-
9
Grade 7 Students
-
8
Grade 8 Students
-
4
Grade 9 Students
105
5
Grade 10 Students
121
4
Grade 11 Students
128
5
Grade 12 Students
136
6
Ungraded Students
-
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
92%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%